With more than 200 appearances each year he also promotes a writing contest
that New York Magazine calls "a more modest, kiddie take on American Idol".

His music is "reminiscent of David Bowie (with) flashes of Monty Python,
Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein", and The National Parenting Center reports
"(parents) admitted they found themselves driving and singing along, even
when their kids weren't in the car! High praise."